BIOM Format

**Semantic type:** Qualitative Concept

**Definition:** A general-use format for representing biological sample by observation contingency tables. It is designed for general use in broad areas of comparative -omics. The primary use of this format is to represent operational taxonomic unit (OTU) and metagenome tables.

**Synonyms:** - BIOM - BIOM - BIOM File Format - Biological Observation Matrix Format